# Massive Louvred Facades The New JATA Facility Features Tall Slats on Its Facade By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jata-facility References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/802048/nave-logistica-y-de-servicios-auxiliares-para-jata-jose-miguel-garcia-perez) The new JATA facility features a louvred facade that accentuates the massive scale of the building without giving it the bland appearance of a typical industrial building. Designed by Jose Miguel Garcia Perez, a Spanish architect, the building's exterior looks like a massive, monolithic version of Venetian blinds, with a similar impact on how it lets natural light inside. JATA is a Spanish manufacturer of household appliances, and the company's recent growth prompted it to build a new industrial facility for both storage and manufacturing. The JATA facility that arose from this necessity consists of two volumes: one for the logistics portion of the company and the other for the administrative offices. The louvred facade is not only attractive, but it serves as a compromise for natural light. Many industrial materials need to be shielded from direct light, while people prefer natural light -- the [concrete louvres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupaclad) satisfy both these needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Louvred Facades:** The use of louvred facades in architecture is a growing trend that offers opportunities for innovative design and functional compromise. - **Industrial Building Design:** Innovations in industrial building design are creating opportunities for companies to build visually appealing facilities that maintain functionality. - **Light Control in Industrial Spaces:** The need for natural light in industrial spaces is driving the development of innovative solutions for controlling light while meeting practical requirements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has an opportunity to explore and implement louvred facades to create visually striking and functional buildings. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating innovative design elements, like louvred facades, to enhance the visual appeal of industrial facilities. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of light control in industrial spaces by implementing innovative solutions in building design and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohlab.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Wooden Louvre Secluded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama.md) - [Housing Block Defensive Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture.md) - [Openable Wooden Shutter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house-1.md) - [Social Housing Unit Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/54-social-housing.md) - [Climate-Generating Skylight Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Illuminated Narrow Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-house.md)